32-year-old MPD Officer Kendall Corder Has Passed Away From Gunshot Injuries At Froedtert Hospital In Milwaukee

Corder suffered gunshot wounds to his upper arm and chest causing critical injuries to his internal parts including his heart.

By H. Nelson Goodson 

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

June 28, 2025

Milwaukee, Wisconsin - On Saturday, Milwaukee Police Officer Kendall Corder, 32, from the Milwaukee Police Department District 2 Station passed away before 6:00 p.m. at Froedtert Hospital, according to Facebook posts circulating in social media.

Corder's cousin Red Rozay posted on Facebook on Saturday that she finally said goodbye to Corder. Corder was declared brain-dead and was being kept alive by medical ventilator (breathing machine).

Apparently, Officer Corder had been allegedly declared brain-dead much earlier, which the Milwaukee Police Association and Milwaukee Police Department kept it private, according to sources.

The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office declared, Officer Corder deceased at 12:03 p.m. on Saturday, June 28, 2025.

Officer Corder's partner, Officer Christopher McCray who was released from the hospital posted in social media on Saturday his deepest condolences for the passing of Corder.

Also on Saturday after 1:30 p.m., Milwaukee Police Officer Christopher McCray, 29, the second officer shot multiple times on Thursday, June 26, 2025 around 9:22 p.m. was released from the hospital, and is recovering at home.

Milwaukee Police Officers Corder and his partner, Christopher McCray, after responding to a call around 9:10 p.m. for a shooting at the 2200 block of N. 24 St. in the Northside of Milwaukee, they were ambused by suspect Tremaine D. Jones, 22, at an alley. 

When both officers who were responding to a priority 1 call arrived at the scene, they got out of their police vehicle and were shot by Jones, who fired multiple shots at the officers. The officers were struck by gunfire and they were unable to return fire.

Both Officers Corder and McCray are assigned to Milwaukee Police Department District 2 Station in the Southside of Milwaukee. 

Jones is now facing criminal charges for a homicide, attempted homicide and additional charges.

On Saturday, Jones was booked at the Milwaukee County jail pending multiple felony charges. A cash bail for Jones was set at $200,700, according to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office. 

Wrightstown Police Department Chief Patrick Pajot, former Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) Captain at District 2 Station confirmed that Milwaukee Police Officer Kendall Corder had passed away on Saturday. Corder was assigned to MPD District 2 Station.

Update: On Sunday, June 29, 2025, Milwaukee Police Officer Kendall Corder's body was disconnected from his life-support and his lifeless body was conveyed by police escort to the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office at 6:15 p.m., unfortunately Officer Corder was declared deceased (brain-dead) on Saturday at 12:03 p.m. at Froedtert Hospital.

MKEPD Press Release 

MPD Mourns the Death of Officer Kendall I. Corder

MILWAUKEE, WI - Today, Sunday, June 29, 2025, The Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) is both heartbroken and devastated as we mourn the tragic and senseless loss of 32-year-old Officer Kendall Corder, who unfortunately did not survive the injuries he sustained in the line of duty.

This is an extremely difficult time for the Milwaukee Police Department as we grieve the loss of our brother. Officer Corder will be greatly missed by all of us.

On Thursday, June 26, 2025, at approximately 9:22 p.m., Officer Corder and his partner were dispatched to the area of the N. 25th Street and W. Garfield Avenue for a subject with a weapon.

While approaching, they were unexpectedly fired upon in the alley of the 2200 block of N. 24th Place.  The officers were both struck and not able to return fire.  Officer Corder was transported to Froedtert Hospital for treatment and later succumbed to his injuries.

The second officer, a 29-year-old male with over 6-years of service, was transported to a hospital for treatment of non-fatal injuries. He was released from the hospital and recovering.

The suspect is a 22-year-old man. He was arrested without further incident. Criminal charges will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office.

MPD is forever grateful for Officer Corder’s courage in the line of duty. We grieve for his family, friends, loved ones, his partner, and every member of his MPD family whose hearts are shattered by his loss.

MPD is grateful for every one of our men and women who bravely put on the MPD uniform and face unknown dangers daily. We are proud of your response and hard work to this tragedy and recognize how difficult it must be to continue our important work despite just losing a brother.

We ask that the community grieve with us. Officer Corder gave this community six honorable years of service and put his life on the line each time he put on the uniform and reported to work. His bravery and dedication to serve Milwaukee was noble and shall never be forgotten.